Comprehensive Plan - Alternative Visions

Green Planning Action does not currently endorse a single alternative or have an alternate proposal. While Alternatives 3 & 4 have individual merits, both could be strengthened with concepts outlined in the Ideas for Comprehensive Plan section below.

My name is <name here> and I have lived at <address here> with <family/housemates> since <year>. I chose to live in Palo Alto because <state one or two reasons>. Thank you for reviewing the 4 Alternatives to the Comprehensive Plan.

I support Alternative <x> because <list 2-3 aspects>. This alternative, however, could be strengthened in a few ways <explain> -OR-I feel none of the alternatives is idea <describe your vision and principles for the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan>

I hope the Comprehensive Plan will enable Palo Alto to continue being a vibrant and inclusive community for individuals and families alike, and a great place to live and work.

Focus on placing denser housing near services, shops and Third Places, provides guaranteed customer base for retailers and merchants, significantly decreases cross-town car trips, and helps support local businesses

With little land to build on, new housing projects need to be infill and multifamily, and should support a variety of groups: younger professionals, families starting out, couples looking to downsize, older populations.

Housing near job and transit centers can also a provide moderate reduction in commute traffic

Support Transit Oriented Commercial Development

Locating commercial development near transit nodes (1/4 - 1/2 mile) is the best way to increase public transportation use